I'm Alyssa Andrews and work in the Marketing Department at Fairytale Brownies. My official title is Sales and PR. In addition to the obvious, I am Co-Founder Eileen Spitalny's assistant, I research new Fairytale products, coordinate donations, and maintain our KaBOOM! partnership.

I have a journalism background so I'm naturally "nosy." I make it a point to know as much as I can about all things Fairytale Brownies, so if you have any questions, just ask!

So many of us have family and friends who will be graduating
from high school and college
this month. Ceremonies and parties to attend, gifts to purchase. As
they leave behind the past and ready for the future, I believe they
should thank those who encouraged them during the challenging times
with fudge brownies.

Whether it's a teacher, friend, relative, or co-worker - a sweet
treat for all of the times they made life a little sweeter is a
fitting gift.

My son will be graduating from dental school next week, and of
course, I am extremely proud of him. He has worked so hard to
achieve his goal. Although these past four years have been the
craziest roller coaster ride he's ever experienced, the one thing
we noticed is the same mentors, friends and associates who always
are by his side ready to help him through.

Theirs a lasting bond, and should be celebrated. My son has
placed his order and the gourmet brownie gifts will ship in time for
graduation on Friday.

My son
has always wanted to be a pilot. Except for an obsession with
cooking shows, and my pots and pans when he was 2, he's always
loved everything about flight, planes, jets, and the military.

Although I'm extremely proud of all that he's accomplished, and
thankful for his service to our country (U.S. Air Force), like any
Mom, I miss him terribly. Because he's stationed 6,000 miles away,
I can't just hop on a plane and pop in for a visit. So we Facetime
and email, and I send brownie care packages whenever the mood
strikes.

Memorial
Day weekend is coming up. Whether you remember your favorite
military person with a Patriotic gift from Fairytale Brownies, or
order brownies for the party you're having in
the back yard, we've got Memorial Day covered.

Fairytale makes it easy to send brownies - we ship to APO/FPO
addresses.

Providing fudge brownies for 40 bakers entering a local
Junior Cupcake Challenge was the easy part of Fairytale Brownies
participating in last weekend's event, After all, it's my job to
spread joy through gourmet brownies!

Then I was asked to be one of the judges for the 8- to
12-year-olds, and I thought, "How fun!"

It
WAS fun.

The girls were separated into eight teams. Each team chose a
cupcake flavor and created their own topping design to present to
the judges.

They were baking a dozen cupcakes, but the bakers only had to
present four perfectly finished creations to the judges.

Although they were given the recipes for both chocolate and
vanilla batter, the teams were free to change their cupcake flavor
using any of the "secret ingredients" from the table set up
nearby.

Teams
were given points for creativity, originality, teamwork, taste,
plating and appearance.

As I observed each team, I noticed how well they all worked
together. Even when they ran into problems - the batter wasn't...

We all remember a favorite teacher or two from our school years.
The characteristics that made them our favorites are as varied as
our personalities - encourager, listener, communicator, caretaker,
challenger, joker. Those teachers influenced who we are today.

If
you have children, you probably recognize the influence teachers
are making in their lives. May 5-9 is National Teacher Appreciation
Week. Why not thank those teachers with a gourmet brownie gift from Fairytale Brownies?

The Thank You 8-Sprite Favor ($16.95) is just the
right size to send those thank-you thoughts. Eight different fudge
brownies are individually wrapped and tucked inside the gift box,
so the teacher can snack at recess, lunch... well, whenever the
teacher pleases.

Are you still thinking about your own favorite teachers? If you
know where they are, you might want to surprise them with a gourmet
brownie gift as well. Chances are, if you still remember them, they
might still remember you.

Everyone knows that understanding how to do one's job is
important in keeping that job. But at Fairytale Brownies, we
believe we become more efficient when we understand how others do
their jobs within the company. So we shadow train.

Most recently, shipping team members donned white aprons and
hair nets, and entered the kitchen to bake gourmet brownies.

Natalie drops chunks of chocolate and butter into the kettle
that to melt. The liquid will then be poured into the mixer with
the dry ingredients to create the gourmet brownie batter.

Fairytale Brownies ships to all APO/FPO addresses, so don't
forget to treat your military friends and family who won't be home
for the holiday. Remember that shipping to APO/FPO
addresses may take a little longer than the standard UPS 3-Day.

Fairytale
Brownies was a part of Hospice of the Valley's "Some Enchanted
Evening" fundraising gala held at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix
on March 15.

The Auction of Heirlooms and Art Event, attended by more than
400, raised $319,000 through live and silent auctions. The money
will benefit the not-for-profit organization's patients and their
families.

While I'll be wearing green and eating my favorite Shepherd's
Pie this St. Patrick's Day, I'm going to incorporate a new dessert
into my Irish-themed menu: Irish Cream Espresso
Brownies.

Time is something none of us has to spare, so quick, simple and
tasty recipes are a must. This one meets all of the
criteria. First, you must
order brownies from Fairytale Brownies. Specifically,Espresso Nib brownies
purchased in bulk.

Arizona
customers who come into the Fairytale Brownies bakery to make a
purchase this week will receive a FREE Peanut Butter cookie in
honor of National Peanut Butter Lover's Day (March
1).

Fairytale's Peanut Butter cookie is one of our customers'
favorite flavors with a soft and creamy center surrounded by chewy
edges and an old-fashioned sprinkling of granulated sugar.

According to the National Peanut Board, Americans spend almost
$800 million each year on peanut butter. We spread it, dip it,
freeze it, mix it, bake it and spoon it. But mostly, we love to eat
it.

If you're a gourmet cookie lover and also happen to be a peanut
butter lover, stop into the Fairytale Brownies bakery Thursday and
Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for your FREE Peanut Butter
cookie. Call 800.531.5209 for directions.

While
most of the country is dealing with mountains of snow and adverse
weather conditions, we in Arizona are preparing for Cactus League
Spring Training. For the next five weeks, 15 Major League Baseball
teams will play ball, and thousands of us will soak up the Arizona
sun and watch.

Our
Fairytale Brownies bakery is just a short
distance to three of the stadiums: the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe,
The Oakland A's in Phoenix and the Chicago Cubs in Mesa. Because
we're so close to the ballparks, you might want to leave the house
a little earlier and make your perfect baseball day a "Fairytale Day":

Stop by our bakery early. Watch the bakers melt, mix, bake, cut
and wrap fudge brownies. Sample a fudge brownie or a gourmet cookie, and then buy brownies to snack
on at the game! Stick them in your purse or pocket and head on over
to the ballpark.

Our fudge brownies go great with beer, water and
pretty much any beverage that is served at a baseball game so you
can't go wrong with picking up a...